Living Your Legacy

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• From Army Special Ops to Real Estate Success 02.06.2026 17min

  What happens when the discipline of Army Special Operations meets the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Nate Hirschberg shares how his journey from military service to building a thriving real estate investment company shaped his approach to leadership, adversity, and long-term success. As the founder and CEO of Stag Mountain Properties, Nate reveals the mindset shifts, hard lessons, and leadership principles that helped him navigate business challenges while staying mission-focused. Through stories of resilience, mentorship, team building, and personal growth, he offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, veterans, and anyone determined to build something meaningful that lasts.Key TakeawaysHow military discipline creates consistency and resilience in entrepreneurshipWhy controlling your mindset matters more than controlling external circumstancesThe importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors and tribeHow diversified real estate investing creates sustainable long-term growthWhy successful companies focus on solutions instead of problemsNotable Quotes"If you're having a bad day in business, just know it can be a lot worse.""I can control my emotional state and how I handle things.""Never problems, only solutions.""Everyone has a plan until you get shot at.""Trust that no matter what, you've been equipped to deal with adversity."
• From Postpartum Depression to a Global Movement 01.06.2026 30min

  When Jodi Hillebrand faced postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, she discovered a painful truth: mothers receive extensive support for birth, but very little for recovery. Determined to create a different experience for herself and others, she began exploring holistic postpartum recovery and eventually pioneered the placenta encapsulation movement in the United States. In this episode, Jodi shares the turning points that led her from struggling new mother to founder of Postpartum Expert and Placenta Benefits. She discusses postpartum support, maternal wellness, birth advocacy, and the challenges of bringing a misunderstood practice into the mainstream. Through court battles, public criticism, and decades of education, she built a movement focused on empowering mothers and transforming postpartum care.Key Takeaways• Postpartum recovery deserves as much planning and support as childbirth itself.• Personal struggles can become powerful missions that impact thousands of lives.• Challenging societal norms often requires courage, persistence, and education.• Practical support is one of the most important factors in postpartum wellness.• Creating lasting change starts by helping one person at a time.Notable Quotes• "Postpartum support matters. We just don't do a good job."• "The postpartum period is actually the first 12 months after a baby is born."• "We don't even separate puppies from their mothers for eight weeks."• "The joy is there immediately. It just gets clouded by the stress."• "If taking a few verbal and emotional hits means the message reaches someone who needs it, then it's worth it."
• How a Divorce Led to Her True Self 01.06.2026 7min

  Therapist, author, and founder of Legacy Heights, Kristina Calvey, shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her life, her work, and her understanding of legacy. Growing up in Washington Heights, navigating childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and later a life-altering divorce, she spent decades living in survival mode before discovering what it truly means to tell the truth, trust herself, and rebuild from the ground up. Through her work in relationship therapy, personal transformation, and healing life transitions, Kristina reveals how adversity became the foundation of her purpose. As she prepares to launch two books and expand her impact, she explores the courage required to leave behind expired versions of ourselves and step into a more authentic life.Key TakeawaysChildhood experiences often shape the relationship patterns we carry into adulthood.Divorce can become a catalyst for profound personal growth and transformation.Healing begins when we stop performing and start telling the truth.Repairing relationships requires emotional regulation and intentional communication.Legacy is built through courage, self-awareness, and the lives we impact along the way.Notable Quotes"Tell the truth.""The truth is so interesting and ugly and beautiful and tragic.""At the hands of women have I always been restored.""Finally existing is enough.""Unsubscribe to everyone's narrative of you."
• How An Immigrant Turned Uncertainty Into Opportunity 29.05.2026 19min

  When Katya Borisova leaves Bulgaria for the United States, she carries little more than ambition, determination, and the belief that there has to be more waiting on the other side of uncertainty.Without speaking the language and struggling to find her place in a completely unfamiliar culture, she faces the loneliness, self-doubt, and fear that many immigrants know all too well. But instead of allowing those obstacles to define her future, she begins following opportunities wherever they appear.In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Katya shares how trusting her intuition led her from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship, real estate investing, appraisal services, and even founding a Bulgarian school to preserve culture for future generations. She reveals the lessons she learned about resilience, identity, community, and why some of life's biggest breakthroughs happen when you say yes before you're fully ready.This is a conversation about courage, reinvention, and the power of taking the next step when you cannot yet see the entire path.Key Takeaways• Trust opportunities that appear before the full picture becomes clear.• Self-belief is often built through action, not confidence.• Preserving culture can become a powerful form of leadership.• Entrepreneurship begins by solving problems that matter personally.• Legacy is built through the people you inspire along the way.Notable Quotes• "If something shows up and feels like a stepping stone, you step on it and keep moving."• "I learned to trust my intuition."• "If she can do it, I can do it too."• "You're not good enough. You better tone it down."• "If I can inspire one person, that's enough."
• From Pro Soccer Player to Fashion Founder 29.05.2026 15min

  What happens when a professional athlete walks away from the dream she spent years chasing and starts over in an industry where she has no experience, no roadmap, and no guarantees?In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Kristin Silvestri shares the defining moments that shaped her journey from professional soccer player to fashion entrepreneur, clothing designer, and owner of The Collective Park City. She opens up about taking bold leaps into the unknown, moving to Los Angeles without a plan, building a fashion brand from scratch, showing at New York Fashion Week, and navigating the uncertainty of launching a retail business during COVID-19.Through stories of resilience, creativity, leadership, and community building, Kristin reveals why success often comes from saying yes before you feel ready. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, fashion design, women's leadership, personal growth, and the mindset required to create a business and life that truly reflect who you are.Key TakeawaysFear is often a signal that growth is on the other side.You do not need all the answers before taking action.Building a business requires resilience, adaptability, and creativity.Fashion can be a powerful tool for confidence and self-expression.Great leaders create environments where their teams can thrive.Notable Quotes"Feeling that fear and just going after it.""Just saying yes without having all the answers.""Fashion is the armor to survive the realities of everyday life.""You have to leap towards those big bad audacious things.""The dream and drive must be there."
• From Cardiac Surgery to Reinventing Herself 29.05.2026 19min

  After spending more than a decade in the high-pressure world of cardiac surgery, Lauren Velkoff appears to have built the life she was supposed to want. She follows the rules, checks every box, and rises through one of the most demanding careers in healthcare. Yet beneath the success, something feels missing.In this powerful conversation, Lauren reflects on resilience, reinvention, leadership, and the courage required to step beyond expectations. From navigating life inside operating rooms to launching Lanna Beauty Bar, coaching others through transformation, and creating a new vision for her future, she shares the mindset shifts that changed everything.Along the way, Lauren explores what it means to trust yourself, embrace uncertainty, and keep moving forward when the path ahead is unclear. For entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone facing a major life transition, this episode offers a raw look at growth, self-discovery, and the resilience required to build a legacy that is truly your own.Key TakeawaysResilience is a skill that can be developed through intentional action.Growth happens when you choose progress over safety and comfort.Major career success does not always equal personal fulfillment.Self-discovery often begins when you stop living by other people's expectations.Leadership starts with treating people with respect, empathy, and integrity.Notable Quotes"I am my own driving force when it comes to that. I built the resilience.""I continue to challenge it in many ways just to see how close I get to falling on my face and getting back up.""Once you get so far out there, there is no going back to shore.""I'm not deep enough, but I can't see the shoreline.""Treat others as you want to be treated."
• From Foster Care Statistics to Entrepreneurial Success 29.05.2026 16min

  Alexia Ramos/Reichel grows up being told she will become another statistic.Raised in the foster care system, surrounded by abuse, neglect, homelessness, trafficking, and constant adversity, the odds are stacked against her from the beginning. Yet instead of accepting the future others predict for her, she makes a different decision.In this emotional episode of Living Your Legacy, Alexia shares how education, resilience, entrepreneurship, and an unbreakable belief in herself help her transform pain into purpose. From earning licenses in real estate and cosmetology to building Diamond Redd Artistry LLC, she reveals how every setback became fuel for growth.Along the way, she discusses breaking generational curses, overcoming self-doubt, investing in personal development, building a business as a single mother, and creating opportunities for other aspiring entrepreneurs. This is a powerful conversation about survival, self-worth, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to rewrite your future when the world has already written you off.Key TakeawaysYour past does not determine your future.Education is one of the most powerful tools for changing your life.Entrepreneurship can become a pathway to freedom and healing.Breaking generational curses starts with personal responsibility.Every setback can become fuel for future success.Notable Quotes"We're not following statistics. We're breaking those.""I want to break generational curses.""Believe in yourself. Say positive affirmations to yourself daily.""Every day there's a chance to learn.""Never give up and always invest in yourself."
• How a Marketing Entrepreneur Saved a Family Business 29.05.2026 18min

  What happens when the business you never planned to join becomes the one you're called to protect?In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Cheri Martinen, owner of Bancorp Insurance, shares the journey from running a successful marketing company to stepping into a family business that spans multiple generations. She opens up about entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, and the responsibility that comes with carrying forward a legacy built by her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Along the way, she challenges common misconceptions about insurance, explains why financial education matters, and reveals how putting people first has shaped both her business and her mission. From sales and customer service to community impact and long-term business growth, this conversation delivers practical lessons for entrepreneurs looking to build something that lasts.Key TakeawaysWhy understanding insurance as a financial product changes everything.How a strong company culture leads to better customer experiences.The role sales skills play in entrepreneurial success.What motivated Cheri to take over her family's insurance agency.Why education and trust are critical in building long-term client relationships.Notable Quotes"Insurance is a financial product.""People aren't educated on the insurance product, so you don't know what you're buying.""My staff is extremely important to me in taking care of them so that they can take care of our customers.""Ideally, they never use my product.""If it's a brand new business, man, you got to sell stuff."
• From Landfills to Roads: The Garbage Revolution 27.05.2026 15min

  Benjamin Horvat, founder of Lewis Structures LLC, is building a groundbreaking solution that could redefine waste management, construction, and environmental sustainability. Instead of seeing landfills as permanent dumping grounds, he sees them as the future source of construction materials. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Benjamin reveals how his patented MSWagg technology transforms municipal solid waste, cosmetic waste, and plastic waste into lightweight construction aggregate stronger than traditional gravel. As he launches his first production facility in Wisconsin, he shares the challenges of scaling a waste-to-materials business, overcoming regulatory resistance, reducing microplastics contamination, and creating a circular economy solution with massive environmental impact.Key TakeawaysHow municipal solid waste can be transformed into construction-grade aggregateWhy microplastics contamination may become one of the biggest environmental crisesThe process behind turning garbage into lightweight gravel for roads and concreteHow innovation and patents helped secure long-term market control through 2039Why landfills could eventually become valuable construction resourcesNotable Quotes“The landfills of the future can be a source of construction.”“We are a wonderful solution for reducing microplastics contamination in society.”“You’ve created the seventh aggregate of the USA.”“Anytime when you are making aggregate out of microplastics, you're removing it from the environment.”“The landfill material dumped all across the world can be put under roads as a construction aggregate.”
• From Army Intelligence to Fighting for Children 27.05.2026 17min

  After growing up in poverty in rural South Dakota and surviving a childhood shaped by domestic violence, Darshann M. Wienick refuses to let children become collateral damage in the family court system. In this emotional episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the former U.S. Army intelligence linguist, family law attorney, therapist, and founder of Child-Centered Advocacy reveals how witnessing her husband’s devastating child custody battle changed the course of her life forever. Darshann opens up about trauma-informed family law, high-conflict custody disputes, coercive control, and why California’s family court system is failing children. She shares the mindset that helped her overcome anxiety, adversity, and burnout while building a mission-driven legal practice designed to protect families and create lasting reform.Key TakeawaysGrowing up in poverty and chaos can fuel resilience and purposeTrauma-informed family law can radically change child custody outcomesHigh-conflict custody battles often prioritize control instead of childrenRadical self-compassion and forgiveness create long-term strengthBuilding a nonprofit became Darshann’s solution to helping families who cannot afford legal supportNotable Quotes“Someone’s got to do something.”“I focus the rest of my life on fighting for kids in family court.”“I have learned how to fail.”“Be fearless. Fall flat on your face. Get back up. Keep fighting.”“Children are more important than patents.”
• From Trauma to Building a Healing Boutique 27.05.2026 17min

  Growing up surrounded by generational trauma, mental health struggles, substance abuse, and instability, Cassandra Wilson refuses to let her past define her. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the founder of Inkeri Boutique shares how entrepreneurship became her path to healing, empowerment, and renewal. From running her fashion boutique out of a garage to opening a brick-and-mortar space in Pittsburgh, Cassandra reveals how she transformed pain into purpose while building a brand rooted in confidence and community. She opens up about resilience, breaking toxic cycles, overcoming adversity, and why she believes fashion can become a healing experience. This is a raw conversation about mindset, identity, mental health, entrepreneurship, and creating a legacy that inspires others to rebuild their lives.Key Takeaways • How Cassandra turned childhood trauma and substance abuse into entrepreneurial fuel • Why Inkeri Boutique was built to be more than a fashion brand • The mindset shift that helped her break generational cycles • How opening a brick-and-mortar store changed her purpose and confidence • Why healing, empowerment, and community are central to her business philosophyNotable Quotes • “You are not bound by your past. You are forging your own future.” • “This business is saving my life.” • “The cycle ends with me.” • “I want it to be healing. I want it to be grounding.” • “Our past does not define us. It equips us.”
• From Shy Small-Town Girl to Wellness Warrior 27.05.2026 10min

  Born premature and fighting for survival from her very first breath, Amy Varley grows into a passionate wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and legacy-driven leader committed to helping others transform their lives through connection, faith, and holistic health. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Amy shares how personal adversity, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth shape her mission to help families embrace cleaner living, natural wellness, and intentional leadership. From building global teams and speaking on stages worldwide to launching a wellness app focused on holistic healing resources, Amy reveals why she believes people are always one connection away from a breakthrough. This conversation explores resilience, purpose, entrepreneurship, natural health, generational legacy, and the mindset shifts that turn setbacks into stepping stones.Key Takeaways • Every setback can become a setup for a greater breakthrough • Wellness starts with education, intentional living, and cleaner choices • Leadership begins at home through family, faith, and example • The right relationships and environments can completely change your future • Success is measured by impact, growth, and the legacy you leave behindNotable Quotes • “You’re one connection away from changing your whole life.” • “Sometimes great information is hidden, so you have to advocate for people.” • “I love people. I love helping people.” • “Everything’s a spiritual battle and the more ground we can take the better.” • “Success isn’t just about what you build. It’s about who you become.”
• From Six Figures to Saving Kids Through Basketball 26.05.2026 18min

  Kingston Handley had the six-figure job, the prestige, and the long hours at a Big 4 accounting firm. But inside, something felt off. In this episode, a former corporate professional walks away from stability to build a youth basketball training and mentorship program that’s changing lives. Through loss, injury, and moments of doubt, he discovers that basketball is more than a sport. It becomes a vehicle for discipline, leadership, and personal growth. As he builds The Hoop Academy, he shares how mentorship, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship can reshape not just careers, but entire communities.Key Takeaways • Why success without purpose leads to burnout and emptiness • How mentorship can transform youth from underserved communities • The real challenges behind leaving corporate for entrepreneurship • Why basketball teaches leadership, discipline, and emotional control • How adversity can be turned into purpose-driven impactNotable Quotes • “I had a six-figure job… but I was empty inside.” • “If I didn’t have anything in the world, what would I do?” • “Basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s a tool for life.” • “Mentorship is more impactful than money or talent.” • “I’m not a quitter anymore. I go forward.”
• From Trauma to Building Dream Homes 26.05.2026 14min

  BreighAnn Judon doesn’t just build homes, she rebuilds her life from the ground up. In this powerful episode, she opens up about growing up in a strict, sheltered environment, navigating deep personal trauma, and making the conscious decision to refuse the identity of a victim. As a mother, entrepreneur, and founder of a residential design and renovation brand, she channels creativity, discipline, and resilience into building affordable tiny homes that challenge expectations.Through raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, she shares how healing, mindset, and responsibility shape both life and business. This is not just a story about real estate or interior design. It is about transformation, ownership, and choosing growth when staying stuck feels easier.Key TakeawaysYour past does not define your futureHealing is your responsibility, even if the trauma wasn’t your faultDiscipline is the foundation of long-term successCreativity can become a powerful business advantageYou can build a business while raising a familyNotable Quotes“I was victimized, but that is not what defines who I am.”“If we started something, we had to finish it.”“You have to choose how you react.”“I like taking something ugly and making it completely different.”“You have to find what works for you.”
• How One Idea Turned Garden Waste Into Food for Millions 25.05.2026 18min

  Gary Oppenheimer, founder of AmpleHarvest.org, is on a mission to solve hunger not by producing more food, but by unlocking the billions of pounds already being wasted in backyards across America. In this episode, he shares how a simple realization about food waste turned into a nationwide, technology-driven solution connecting 62 million gardeners with local food pantries. Through an information-based model inspired by platforms like Uber, Gary tackles food insecurity, climate change, and malnutrition on a hyper-local scale. This conversation reveals how solving the right problem—not the obvious one—can create lasting impact, reshape systems, and empower everyday people to become part of the solution.Key Takeaways • The real problem isn’t food scarcity, it’s lack of connection • Solving misinformation can unlock massive systemic change • Technology can scale impact without logistics or infrastructure • Small, local actions can create national-level transformation • Sustainable solutions outperform short-term fixesNotable Quotes • “The problem wasn’t a lack of food, it was a lack of connection.” • “We solve the problem without ever touching the food.” • “People can reach into their backyard instead of their back pocket.” • “Once a gardener knows they can donate, they’ll never forget.” • “We’re not feeding the hungry, we’re working to end hunger.”
• From Trauma to Healing Veterans With Purpose 25.05.2026 20min

  Brittany Foti turns a lifetime of trauma, instability, and adversity into a mission-driven business that’s redefining healing for veterans and beyond. As the founder of Valor Massage, she blends medical massage therapy with deep emotional understanding to address PTSD, chronic pain, and the unseen wounds many carry. But this journey didn’t start in a clinic. It began with childhood chaos, personal loss, and the relentless decision to do better.In this episode, she shares how hitting rock bottom, leaving an abusive marriage, and trusting her intuition led her to build a business rooted in purpose, resilience, and human connection. Through raw honesty and unconventional thinking, Brittany reveals what it really takes to create impact while healing yourself along the way.Key Takeaways • Turning trauma into a mission-driven business • Why PTSD is a mind and body disconnection • Building trust before healing begins • Using intuition to make life-changing decisions • Creating a brand that becomes a “safe space”Notable Quotes • “I’m too stupid to quit.” • “You’re not broken. You’re not abnormal.” • “If they can do that, what’s my excuse?” • “I just want to help people while I heal myself.” • “Protect your energy 1,000%.”
• Fired, Targeted, Then Built a 20-Year Empire 25.05.2026 18min

  After facing corporate politics, intimidation, and being fired at the peak of her early career, Cindy Ciura refuses to let setbacks define her. Cindy turns adversity into fuel, launching CC Consulting and building a thriving retail consulting and commercial brokerage firm that spans coast to coast. In this episode, she shares how belief, resilience, and bold decisions helped her secure major clients, navigate economic crashes, and dominate a male-dominated industry. From urban revitalization to attracting global retail brands, her journey reveals what it really takes to build something that lasts—and why your reputation, mindset, and persistence are everything.Key Takeaways• Adversity can either break you or become your greatest advantage• You must be your own advocate and believe in your path• Reputation and integrity are critical in business success• Big risks often lead to the biggest breakthroughs• Retail and commercial real estate continue evolving with new opportunitiesNotable Quotes• “Not one day did I have to look for a client, they found me.”• “You have to dig deep and figure out what you want to do with your life.”• “There is so much power in believing it will all work out.”• “If you’re going to go, go big.”• “You are your own cheerleader.”
• From Rock Bottom to Real Estate Powerhouse 25.05.2026 24min

  After losing everything she built, Holly Lemoine-Raymond refuses to stay down. From early independence at 17 to rebuilding after career loss, she transforms setbacks into fuel. In this episode, she shares how grit, journaling, and relentless belief helped her build HL Raymond Properties and become a leader on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Blending real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, her journey reveals what it really takes to rise when no one believes in your vision. Through rejection, reinvention, and resilience, she proves success isn’t about perfect timing, it’s about refusing to quit and learning how to create your own opportunities when doors stay closed.Key TakeawaysRejection can become your greatest advantage if you choose to actReinvention is necessary for long-term success in businessJournaling and clarity of vision drive real-world outcomesBuilding relationships matters more than just closing dealsSuccess comes from consistency, grit, and self-beliefNotable Quotes“When they didn’t say yes to me, I created yes.”“You don’t need permission to chase your purpose.”“You’re going to make mistakes, what you do with them defines you.”“Not everybody’s going to believe in your vision, and that’s okay.”“Your story doesn’t end at the setback, it begins with the comeback.”
• From Immigrant Struggle to Nationwide DMV Empire 23.05.2026 17min

  Born in Ecuador and arriving in the United States with just one suitcase for five people, Yadira Amuial builds her journey from immigrant struggle to industry disruptor. In a male dominated automotive space, she faces rejection, limited opportunity, and financial barriers but refuses to stop. Through grit, relentless problem solving, and deep industry knowledge, she transforms a broken DMV process into a nationwide titling and registration platform.This episode reveals how she turns adversity into vision, builds trust with dealerships, and creates a white glove processing system that simplifies complex transactions. Her story blends perseverance, innovation, and purpose driven leadership while empowering others to build careers through opportunity.Key Takeaways • Turning rejection into fuel for long term success • Building a business by solving real operational problems • Why mastering details creates authority in any industry • The power of integrity and delivering on your word • How immigrant mindset drives resilience and growthNotable Quotes • "It’s not over until I win." • "There isn’t anything you can give me that I won’t find a solution for." • "I had a lot of doors shut in my face." • "Lead with integrity your word is your bond." • "Perseverance turns challenges into opportunities."
• From Bankruptcy to Protecting Entrepreneurs’ Dreams 22.05.2026 18min

  After losing everything in a devastating car accident, Sona Sargis is forced to confront the harsh reality of bankruptcy, depression, and survival. What follows is not just a comeback story, but a mission to protect entrepreneurs from the very risks that nearly destroyed her life. Now a “dream protector,” she helps business owners safeguard their income, navigate financial uncertainty, and build resilience through unconventional insurance strategies. This episode explores the hidden vulnerabilities of small business owners, the emotional toll of instability, and the systems that can keep dreams alive when everything goes wrong.Key TakeawaysWhy most entrepreneurs are financially exposed in early stagesThe real impact of accidents and illness on business survivalHow supplemental insurance fills critical income gapsThe emotional cost of financial instability for foundersWhy protecting your “ability to earn” is your greatest assetNotable Quotes“I cannot feed my kids with hope.”“People walk around afraid like their light is off.”“It’s not over until I win.”“You never think you need it until you do.”“If I can back them up, they take the leap.”